Windows 10: Why do I need permission to perform an action on my own folders?

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  1. ROGER MOUCHERON
    Roger Moucheron Win User

    Why do I need permission to perform an action on my own folders?


    I have an external drive connected through a wireless router and it is telling me I need permission to create a new folder anywhere on the drive.I used to be able to do this. Need some help please. Win 10 64bit:

    :)
     
    Roger Moucheron, Jan 28, 2022
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  2. LBECK
    lbeck Win User

    "you need permission to perform this action" for several actions?


    I don't know what you mean "Go to the computer that you do have permission". The computer that I'm using doesn't grant me permission to copy a file. I have done the routine that you suggest using the properties dialog.
    Why do I need permission to perform an action on my own folders? [​IMG]
     
    lbeck, Jan 28, 2022
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  3. BENNET MARTIN
    Bennet Martin Win User
    No permissions

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to right click on the user's folder for your profile and check if the permissions shows as "read only'. If this is the case, it might be causing the issue. In this case, I would suggest you to go to C:\User folder, right click on the
    folder with your username and follow these steps:

    • Open the properties of the main user profile folder where the files are located (such as Documents, Pictures, etc).
    • Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
    • Check the box at the bottom of this window. It is labeled "Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object" and then click Ok.
    This does a one-time action that replaces the security on all the files/subfolders. It’s one-time, so you won’t find that box checked if you peek at it later. Try these steps and let us know the results for further assistance.
     
    Bennet Martin, Jan 28, 2022
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  4. PHYLLISO'DELL1
    PhyllisO'Dell1 Win User

    Why do I need permission to perform an action on my own folders?

    Administrator permission to perform an action

    I am trying to zip up old files and delete the folder they are currently in. The folder name is "archives". I get a message that I need administrator permission to perform that action. I AM the administrator. How do I delete that file as the administrator?
     
    PhyllisO'Dell1, Jan 28, 2022
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